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ESPN’s Greg McElroy stuns college football world: Picks Clemson as No. 1 in preseason rankings

The college football world just got a major jolt—and it’s coming straight out of Tigertown.

ESPN analyst and former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy revealed on Thursday that Clemson is his No. 1 team in the country heading into the 2025 season. On his latest podcast, McElroy didn’t just praise the Tigers—he delivered a full-on endorsement of Dabo Swinney’s squad as national championship favorites.

“Here’s what I love: their passing attack and defensive line,” McElroy said. “Those are the things that take a team from good to elite.”

And at the heart of it all?